Cable Fabrication Technician

SAIC is seeking multiple levels of Cable Fabrication Technicians to join our team in North Charleston, SC to support the USMC to perform cable fabrication work by reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, and cable run sheets to assemble cables.

Job Description:

• Perform cable fabrication work for multiple government projects.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and cable run sheets to verify correct build of cables.
• Assemble cables to specifications via cable run sheets and/or schematics; to include but not limited to multi-pin connectors and RF cables.
• Assemble cable harnesses and junction box assemblies; including MIL-SPEC cylindrical connectors, back shells, terminal boxes, and radio frequency (RF).
• Proficient in the use, care and maintenance of crimp tools, heat gun, and various electrical and mechanical tools.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, test and check all of the cables that are built and produced in the shop using TMDE (test, measure, and diagnostic equipment).
• Keep accurate inventories of all tools and materials on hand.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science; or Formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications; or four-year electronics apprentice program; or High School diploma or GED.
• No experience with degree/formal training or three (3) years with HS/GED of practical experience to include performing one or a combination of the following duties: assembling or installing equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting; performing simple or routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operating and adjusting simple test equipment; records test data; and gathering and maintaining specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.; performing computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plotting data and draws simple curves and graphs. Individual shall be capable of performing simple routine tasks under close supervision or from detailed procedures. Work is checked in progress or on completion.

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience with cable fabrication, to include assembling connectors, cable harnesses, junction boxes, etc.
• Have related experience in laboratory testing, manufacturing, or maintenance.
• Be proficient with all tools related to cable fabrication.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 50 pounds, unassisted, on a regular basis.
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand or squat for extended periods.
• Must be able to walk distances of at least one-half mile daily.
• Must be able to repeatedly manipulate and handle objects needed for cable fabrication, including reaching, grasping, twisting, turning and operating equipment and tools.
• Must be able to move and arrange heavy cable supplies and electronic equipment.

Required Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust; SAIC will help to obtain; Active DoD Clearance accepted.
• Must be a current U.S. Citizen.